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!["Insolia" Bianco Terre Siciliane IGT 2019]()
“Insolia” Bianco Terre Siciliane IGT 2019
A bright brilliant wine with golden reflections. The aroma is dominated by floral notes, summer fruits and honey. Rich and fresh on the palate with a full round finish - drinkable! SUPERIORE.DE
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The 2018 vintage received the following awards:- Grape Variety: 100% Inzolia
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: Stainless steel
- Development: Stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 13,00 % vol
- Total Extract: 22,35 g/l
- Total Acidity: 5,65 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 1,95 g/l
- Sulfite: 88 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,45
- Closure: Glass closure
- Serving Temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage Potential: 2022
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
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![Nero d'Avola Sicilia DOC 2019]()
Nero d’Avola Sicilia DOC 2019
Smells seductively of spices and cherries. Soft, almost sensual, it glides over the tongue and bewitches the palate with soft, very delicate tannins and a long, juicy finish. An impeccable Sicilian! SUPERIORE.DE
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The 2018 vintage received the following awards:- Grape Variety: 100% Nero d'Avola
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: Stainless steel
- Development: Stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 13,00 % vol
- Total Extract: 30,85 g/l
- Total Acidity: 4,95 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 1,85 g/l
- Sulfite: 79 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,52
- Closure: Glass closure
- Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C
- Storage Potential: 2022+
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
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Merlot Terre Siciliane IGT 2017
Dark red with typical varietal bouquet, slightly peppery and grassy notes. A strong, fleshy red wine with a nice spiciness and balanced finesse. SUPERIORE.DE
"There’s some lovely, citrusy freshness here to match the brambly, darker nuances of black pepper, dark cherries and licorice. Medium body, subtle and fine tannins and a tangy finish." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Merlot
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 14,00 % vol
- Closure: glass closure
- Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C
- Storage Potential: 2021
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
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“Disueri” Nero d’Avola Sicilia DOC 2018
Nero d'Avola, named after the Lago di Disueri, a lake in the province of Caltanissetta in the middle of Sicily. Deep dark red, intense scent of dark fruits with a hint of eucalyptus. Strong and round on the palate, smooth and long. SUPERIORE.DE
"Lovely density and firmness to this nero d’avola with firm tannins, fresh fruit and a lightly chewy finish." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nero d'Avola
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: Stainless steel
- Development: Stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 14,00 % vol
- Total Acidity: 5,75 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 1,78 g/l
- ph-Value: 3,42
- Closure: Glass closure
- Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C
- Storage Potential: 2022
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
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!["I Trubi" Syrah Sicilia DOC 2018]()
“I Trubi” Syrah Sicilia DOC 2018
Deep, dense colour, in the nose lots of fruit and a hint of slightly sweet liquorice. Very elegant with a fine, smoky plum bouquet and well-integrated acidity in the persistent taste. SUPERIORE.DE
"Lots of smoked-meat and dark-berry aromas follow through to a full body, soft tannins and a flavorful finish. Hints of tea and walnuts." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Syrah
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: Stainless steel
- Development: Stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 13,50 % vol
- Total Extract: 27,55 g/l
- Total Acidity: 4,55 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 1,52 g/l
- Sulfite: 88 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,41
- Closure: Glass closure
- Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C
- Storage Potential: 2022+
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
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“Shamaris” Grillo Sicilia DOC 2019
Bright straw yellow. This pure Grillo smells of citrus fruit, melon and fine herbs. On the palate a present, fresh fruit, very juicy and with a mineral and salty vein in the aftertaste. SUPERIORE.DE
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The 2018 vintage received the following awards:- Grape Variety: 100% Grillo
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 4 months stainless steel
- Development: Stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 13,00 % vol
- Total Extract: 24,35 g/l
- Total Acidity: 5,65 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 2,55 g/l
- Sulfite: 89 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,48
- Closure: Glass closure
- Serving Temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage Potential: 2022
- Food Recommendations: Fish, seafood
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
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!["Marena" Merlot Terre Siciliane IGT 2018]()
“Marena” Merlot Terre Siciliane IGT 2018
Dark red with typical varietal bouquet, slightly peppery and grassy notes. A strong, fleshy red wine with a nice spiciness and balanced finesse. SUPERIORE.DE
"Blueberries and blackcurrants with flowers and spices follow through to a medium body, firm tannins and a crisp finish." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Merlot
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 14,50 % vol
- Closure: glass closure
- Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C
- Storage Potential: 2022
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
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!["Angimbé" Bianco Sicilia DOC 2019]()
“Angimbé" Bianco Sicilia DOC 2019
This Sicilian cuvée is of beautiful texture, harmonious and rich. Its aroma is seductive, slightly sweetish with hints of honeydew melon, banana and herbs, and a crisp freshness. A truly remarkable white wine with a balance between acidity and fruit and of persistence. Very good value. SUPERIORE.DEg
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The 2018 vintage received the following awards:- Grape Varieties: 70% Inzolia, 30% Chardonnay
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 4 months stainless steel
- Development: Stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 12,50 % vol
- Total Extract: 21,00 g/l
- Total Acidity: 5,50 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 2,00 g/l
- Sulfite: 95 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,31
- Closure: Glass closure
- Serving Temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage Potential: 2021
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
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!["Benuara" Rosso Sicilia DOC 2017]()
“Benuara” Rosso Sicilia DOC 2017
Sparkling ruby red with an intense aroma of ripe wild berries, concentrated, full-bodied yet elegant taste, which ends in a fresh, smooth finish. SUPERIORE.DE
"The 2017 Sicilia Benuara (with fruit from the Tenuta Presti e Pegni estate) is a beautifully rich, memorable and concentrated Sicilian red blend. The bouquet unravels to black fruit intensity with barbecue spice, savory leather and crushed peppercorn. This robust red wine offers ample body and intensity and would pair next to roasted suckling pig on the spit. This is always a great value choice." Robert Parker
"Made with 70% Nero d'Avola and 30% Syrah, this opens with aromas of black-skinned berry, bay leaf and sandalwood. The full-bodied, juicy palate offers blackberry jam, star anise and black pepper alongside chewy tannins." Wine Enthusiast
read more- Grape Varieties: 70% Nero d'Avola, 30% Syrah
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 80/20 Stainless steel/wood barrel
- Development: wooden barrel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 14,50 % vol
- Closure: Glass closure
- Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C
- Storage Potential: 2022+
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
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!["Cubia" Bianco Sicilia IGT 2015]()
“Cubia” Bianco Sicilia IGT 2015
The multi-layered, typically Mediterranean bouquet of this pure Inzolia is impeccable. Fine aromas interweave the dense but fresh taste with the persistent finish. SUPERIORE.DE
"A waxy and flavorful white with sliced cooked apple and pear character. Full body, layered and delicious. Generous and enticing. Made from insolia grapes." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Inzolia
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 6 months large barrel
- Development: wooden barrel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 12,00 % vol
- Total Extract: 21,30 g/l
- Total Acidity: 5,65 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 1,85 g/l
- Sulfite: 92 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,52
- Closure: Natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage Potential: 2022+
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
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!["Alta Mora" Rosso Etna DOC 2017]()
“Alta Mora” Rosso Etna DOC 2017
Bright, bright garnet, very clear bouquet with emphatically fresh fruit notes of berries and rhubarb, elegant on the palate with well-dosed power, smooth tannin; juicy, persistent and long SUPERIORE.DE
"Coconut and hazelnut aromas mingle with ripe, dark-skinned berry aromas. Reflecting the nose, the tight palate offers toast, licorice and blackberry jam alongside tightly knit, drying tannins." Wine Enthusiast
"A compact, minerally version, with tobacco and smoke notes leading to flavors of dried cherry, pomegranate, coffee and spice. Medium-bodied and fresh, with grippy tannins that should integrate well with short cellaring." Wine Spectator
"Luminous red. Aromas of flinty red berries, red cherries and minerals have a bright floral overlay. Then very good inner-mouth perfume too, with exhilarating lift to the red fruit and stony flavors. The finish is long and clean, nicely framed by suave tannins and harmonious acidity." Vinous
"Aromas of lemon, watermelon and black cherries follow through to a medium body, firm, silky tannins and a solid, bright finish. Tighter style to this." James Suckling
"The 2017 Etna Rosso is a terrific entry-level red wine from the Sicilian volcano that boasts the power and electric charge that I associate with wines from this fascinating territory. If you are new to the wines of Etna, this Rosso is a great place to start. This is a well-made and carefully shaped Nerello Mascalese that ushers forth smaller berry fruit, smoke and pencil shavings. The fruit is pure and precise. The wine's overall presentation is sharp and accessible." Robert Parker
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nerello
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: Stainless steel
- Development: Stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 14,00 % vol
- Total Extract: 31,45 g/l
- Total Acidity: 5,60 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 1,95 g/l
- Sulfite: 78 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,48
- Closure: Natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C
- Storage Potential: 2023
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
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“Alta Mora” Bianco Etna DOC 2019
Here comes one of the most beautiful interpretations of the white grape variety Carricante. Fresh, dynamic wine from Etna with a multi-faceted bouquet of citrus, white peach, yeast and smoke. Cool grapefruit, taut acidity and impressive mineral notes in the dry finish. SUPERIORE.DE
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The 2018 vintage received the following awards:- Grape Variety: 100% Carricante
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: Stainless steel
- Development: Stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 12,00 % vol
- Total Extract: 22,55 g/l
- Total Acidity: 5,95 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 1,90 g/l
- Sulfite: 88 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,36
- Closure: Natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 10-12 °C
- Storage Potential: 2023+
- Food Recommendations: Summer salad with tuna, cherry tomatoes, capers and olive oil
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
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About the winemakers
CusumanoSicily
Some connoisseurs of the Italian wine scene say that since the turn of the millennium more has been done in Sicily in terms of quality thinking and management methods than in the 200 years before. The charismatic Diego and his older brother Alberto Cusumano - one economist, the other oenologist - played a not inconsiderable role in this recently accelerating development. The family winery in Partinico near Palermo, which was once started as a producer of must concentrates and, after a reorientation, is now managed with great passion by its siblings, has quickly conquered the world market with more than two dozen of its own labels and around three million bottles per year despite Sicily's very poor financial situation. America and Germany are the most important export countries. When Diego presented himself for the first time in 2001 at the Vinitaly wine fair in Verona with four of his own creations, he was immediately presented with the "Tre Bicchieri" of the Italian wine guideGambero Rosso.
The rise of the Cusumano winery, which continues to this day, was accompanied by a Sicilian wine revolution: Since then, young wine growers have not only been focusing on better quality, but also offering a home to the island's old grape varieties. After seven years of preparation, Alberto and Diego have succeeded in developing part of Sicily's untapped potential in four wineries spread across the island with a total of 502 hectares of cultivated land. In the south-east of the island, the ancient Sicilian grape variety Nero d’Avola. In Ficuzza near Corleone, with 189 hectares of vineyards the largest cultivation area of Cusumano, the climate is influenced by high temperature fluctuations between day and night at an altitude of 800 metres.
The Cusumano brothers differ from many other winegrowers on the island in that they only use their own grapes for their production. This independence gives them the freedom to experiment. On the newly added Alta Mora estate, the native grape varieties Nerello Mascalese (red) and Carricante (white) grow in the Alberello system on the northern slopes of Mount Etna on sand, lava, ash and basalt at an altitude of 600 to 1000 metres. The grapes are carefully selected and pressed in an underground cellar with walls of lava stone. The Guardiola vineyard, which also belongs to the estate, is one of the Grand Crus of Etna. The two brothers have very high expectations of the newly planted vines: From 2016, the vines will produce the grapes for one of the best red wines in the "mountain of fire" deliver.
Although the grapes of the Alta Mora winery grow on the slopes of a volcano that is still active, the wines are not characterised by excessive southern heat, strength and opulence. The affordable fresh, fruity and mineral drops are rather rich in finesse and of almost Burgundian cool elegance. SUPERIORE.DE
"The elite winery of Alberto and Diego Cusumano has succeeded with a message of elegance and modernity in establishing itself on the international market in just a few years. The decisive factor was a clear, dynamic and forward-looking strategy.“Gambero Rosso
Facts
- Year of foundation: 1972
- Owners: Diego and Alberto Cusumano
- Oenologists: Alberto Cusumano and Mario Ronco
- Annual production: approx. 3,000,000 bottles
- Vineyard: approx. 502 hectares
- Conventional cultivation